April 2, 2026: CBDC rollout advances globally amid intensifying debate over privacy, programmable money, and state surveillance
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Congressional Research Service (March 18, 2026), Centre for Economic Policy Research (reported Mar 18, 2026 via Association of Corporate Treasurers), International Monetary Fund (Nov 2025), Norbert Gehrke / LinkedIn (as of this broadcast), Human Rights Foundation (Financial Freedom Report, Nov 27, 2025), The Hill (July 2025), The Block (Aug 2025), American Legislative Exchange Council (model policy), TRM Labs (Dec 3, 2025), University of East London (Mar 27, 2026), Central Banking magazine (panel cited)
Original Query
“Analyze Central Bank Digital Currency rollout plans worldwide, focusing on surveillance capabilities, privacy implications, programmable money restrictions, and civil liberties concerns raised by advocacy groups.”
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